distracted

UK
/dɪsˈtræktɪd/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪd/

Translations

distractedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
Used attributively or predicatively as the past participial adjective of the verb "distract."
distractedadjective
more distracted
Comp.
most distracted
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtræktɪd/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
He was too distracted to focus on his work.
Он был слишком рассеянный, чтобы сосредоточиться на своей работе.
She gave a distracted nod, not really listening to the conversation.
Она кивнула отвлечённо, не особо слушая разговор.
distractverb

distracted

Past Simple

distracted
Past Simple
distracted
Past Participle
distracting
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtrækt/
US
/dɪˈstrækt/
The loud noise can distract students during the exam.
Громкий шум может отвлекать студентов во время экзамена.

Definitions

distractedpast participle
Having had one's attention diverted or disturbed; affected by distraction.
After hours of constant interruptions, she became distracted and unable to continue.
distractedadjective
Unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.
She was so distracted by the noise outside that she couldn't focus on her work.
Showing a lack of attention or concentration; appearing absent-minded.
He gave her a distracted smile, barely listening to her words.
Mentally deranged or insane (archaic).
Rumor had it that the distracted king wandered the halls at night, raving at unseen foes.
distractverb
To divert attention from something or someone.
The loud music distracted me from finishing my homework.
To cause someone to lose focus or concentration.
The buzzing fly distracted him during the exam.